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2019 Toyota Camry: Complaints, Recalls, and Known Problems

Owners have filed 393 safety complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · Retrieved September 7, 2026 · Counts change as new reports are filed

393
Complaints
6
Recalls
5★
Overall crash rating

Complaints for this vehicle report 22 crashes, 1 fire, 18 injuries. No deaths have been reported.

Key findings
  1. Power train / transmission leads the complaint list, cited in 112 of 393 complaints, followed by Fuel & propulsion.
  2. Stalling is a recurring theme. 49 of the 393 reports describe the engine stalling — many while driving.

What owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2019 Toyota Camry, here is how reports break down by system.

Complaints by vehicle system
System mentions in 393 complaints · a complaint can cite more than one system
Power train / transmission
112
Fuel & propulsion
85
Engine & cooling
81
Other / unspecified
66
Brakes & stability
44
Airbags & restraints
30
Driver assistance
29
Electrical
27

"Transmission whines on acceleration. Checked by dealership shop and they found fluid full of metal and material and recommended replacement of the transmission. Has 108,000 miles on it as of 3/23/2026 and whining started during August 2025. Still using vehicle as of 05/29/2026. New transmission and/or parts are currently on indefinite backorder from Toyota, so it cannot be repaired at this time."

Owner complaint filed May 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA ODI 11740905

"Bought the car in july 2025. Transmission completely failed in January 2026. Transmission is on nationwide back order and i was told I am looking at june now. I have waited almost 6 months and am paying for a car I dont have"

Owner complaint filed May 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA ODI 11738715

When complaints were filed

Complaint filings for the 2019 Toyota Camry over time:

Complaints filed per year — 2019 Toyota Camry
Year the complaint was filed, not the incident year
3
41
66
66
35
31
45
53
53
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2026 is a partial year (through September 7, 2026).

How the 2019 compares with other model years

Across the Toyota Camry model years we track, the 2007 has the most complaints on file (3,614); the 2019 ranks 8 of 8.

Total complaints by model year — Toyota Camry
All complaints on file per model year, as of September 7, 2026
3,614
1,178
1,412
612
621
644
736
2019
393
Older model years have had more time on the road to accumulate complaints — compare adjacent years, not endpoints.

Recall history: 6 recalls

6 recalls apply to some or all 2019 Toyota Camry vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.

Mar 201919V-244
Equipment:Other:Labels

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wi…

Jun 201919V-503
Equipment:Other:Labels

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements …

Aug 201919V-567
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, in the event of a crash. As such, these v…

Jan 202020V-012
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, …

Nov 202020V-682
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 20…

Nov 202121V-890
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.

Does your car have an open recall?

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Crash-test ratings

NHTSA crash ratings measure how the car protects occupants in a crash — a separate question from the reliability complaints above. A vehicle can be both crashworthy and trouble-prone.

★★★★★
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?

As of September 7, 2026, owners have filed 393 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. The most-reported system is power train / transmission.

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?

The 2019 Toyota Camry has 6 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry safe in a crash?

NHTSA gives the 2019 Toyota Camry an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Crash ratings measure occupant protection in a collision; they do not measure reliability, which is what the complaint data above reflects.

Methodology & source

All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved September 7, 2026.

Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.

This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Nothing here is repair, purchase, or legal advice. For your specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and consult a qualified technician.